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Fainting Goat Brewing Company

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๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ One of our favorite local breweries! Always like trying a flight, really appreciated having the option of how many beers in each flight. Staff is always nice and the live entertainment is great. People often mention beer, Great, music, great, friendly, beers, staff, area, local, brewery,


Address

330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Website

www.faintinggoatbeer.com

Contact

(919) 346-7915

Rating on Google Maps

4.70
(791247 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:30 to 9:30โ€ฏPM
  • Thursday: 4:30 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Friday: 12 to 10โ€ฏPM
  • Saturday: 1 to 10:30โ€ฏPM
  • Sunday: 1 to 7โ€ฏPM

Visitor Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: beer (23) Great (9) music (9) great (8) friendly (8) beers (7) staff (7) area (7) local (6) brewery (6)
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  • 5/5 Sara T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of our favorite local breweries! Always like trying a flight, really appreciated having the option of how many beers in each flight. Staff is always nice and the live entertainment is great.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Daniel J. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 442 reviews
    The woman who waited on us was on us was so incredibly friendly I just stopped in to get a sticker but we had to stay a while and hang out. Had a great beer and they had a market going on. Awesome place.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Arick B. 7 months ago on Google โ€ข 284 reviews
    I liked the beer menu. Great choices. Didn't like how they didn't put prices on the menu. Why is this a thing more and more? Find out the price after you have pours and are ready to pay. In the end, premium prices, like $7 before tax. Beer was average. Not bad. Not great. Had the Honey Wit (zero sweetness or hint of honey) and the Pomegranate Wit (again, very light on pomegranate). For some odd reason they only did 13oz on the pomegranate beer. Same abv. So in summary, generally good but not great. Prices too high for a smaller city and transparency on pricing is awful. However, I'd like to try more of what they offer.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 R 3 years ago on Google โ€ข 172 reviews
    This is everything a small-town brewery should be. Veteran owned. Great selection of beers, with seasonal/specials on occasion. Good prices. Live music. Music bingo. Food trucks. And most importantly, really chill and friendly staff/clientele. They have a nice patio area out front as well.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sara B. 6 years ago on Google โ€ข 172 reviews
    Lots of good beer. The staff were super friendly. Liked the set up/atmosphere! They had some rocking chairs, couches, board games, peanuts. Will def go back!! And their name/logo is great!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Fuquay Fun F. 1 year ago on Google โ€ข 94 reviews
    Definitely a favorite FV brewery. Love stopping by for beers and entertainment (live music, music Bingo, etc). Great food truck options regularly too. Always have a good time.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Bryan H. 3 years ago on Google
    I REALLY want to like this place, but I just can't. I didn't go back for a few years, but recently decided to give it another shot. First off, the beer was mediocre at best in my opinion. Despite being an avid beer lover, I just couldn't find anything that I would want to order again. Secondly, if you're not a regular and part of the "in crowd", don't expect a warm welcome to the taproom from the service staff or the other patrons. Within a few minutes after walking in, a few years ago as well as recently, you just feel a bit ostracized. It is weird to explain, but oddly enough after talking with other beer loving locals in the area, they would often say the same or similar things when they would visit, and it made them avoid it like myself. My final criticism, which I will say is their prerogative as a private business to have this policy, is the fact that they aren't dog friendly inside, unlike many other breweries in the area. My wife and I enjoy taking our two pups out to breweries and places that like where they are allowed, and often decide where we go based on where we can take them, if we decide to let them tag along. Despite the criticisms listed above, I want to end this negative review on a positive note. At least their beer and service are better than Aviator's.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Nichole C. 1 year ago on Google
    The Fainting Goat is one of our favorite local breweries. They have the best double Belgium and their music bingos on Friday nights is seriously the best around. Yummy brews, Fun weekly events, and Amazing owners
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Elango E. 2 months ago on Google โ€ข 161 reviews New
    Wide selection of locally brewed beers! Order flights, loved it. Live music, no food or food truck. Don't think they serve free peanuts anymore. It was not busy on a Sunday afternoon. Will visit again.

  • 5/5 Karim G. 1 month ago on Google โ€ข 86 reviews New
    Music bingo is awesome on Friday nights. Great Brown Ale and Maple Pecan Porter. Great rotation of food trucks parked outside.

  • 5/5 Tyler F. 1 year ago on Google โ€ข 60 reviews
    Really great brews and a cool vibe. Reminds me of outside of Charlotte with a lot of cool breweries, highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Sheila S. 6 years ago on Google โ€ข 30 reviews
    We had an amazing time here playing trivia and eating from the MaineLobster food truck. Oh my goodness! The beer was wonderful, and just perfect temperature wise. The trivia was fun, but medium hard. Big crowd, 16 teams! I would recommend it to anyone with absolute confidence.

  • 5/5 Justin H. 6 months ago on Google โ€ข 27 reviews
    So I had the opportunity to sample the โ€œScapegoatโ€ hazy IPA this evening. The beer tasting experience that followed was next level! The fainting goat has it figured out! Their ability to pack that much flavor into a 16oz vessel is unparalleled. Not only was the beer phenomenal, but the staff that help me on my beer flavored experience was also so friendly, helpful, and kind that felt to be a part of family. Comparable to none other in the area, Fainting Goat is the pace to visit!!!!

  • 5/5 Lucas W. 2 months ago on Google โ€ข 16 reviews New
    Fainting Goat Brewing Company in Fuquay-Varina is a standout for craft beer lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. This independently owned brewery is known for its diverse selection of beers, offering everything from smooth IPAs to dark stouts, plus rotating seasonal brews. Each visit has something fresh to try, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff makes recommendations based on your tastes. The setting is warm and inviting, with a dog-friendly patio and a cozy outdoor fire pit thatโ€™s perfect for cool evenings. Regular events, like music bingo, trivia nights, and open mics, create a lively community feel. They also host unique gatherings, such as themed holiday events, Sip nโ€™ Shop markets with local artisans, and a monthly Veteranโ€™s Coffee and Connection, making it more than just a breweryโ€”itโ€™s a gathering space for locals. Fainting Goat's commitment to sustainability is another big plus. By donating spent grain to local farms and using eco-friendly practices, they appeal to those who appreciate businesses with an environmental focus. Overall, itโ€™s a must-visit if youโ€™re in Fuquay-Varina, offering quality craft beer in a friendly, community-driven space.

  • 2/5 cody w. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 13 reviews
    The hoses need to be cleaned, 2 stars was generous. Clean your hoses!

  • 5/5 Shawn S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place to have a cold locally brewed beer and listen to live, music! Grab something to eat from the food truck in the parking lot or a restaurant next door, and settle in. It's going to be a fun night.

  • 5/5 lorrisa B. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I thought the place looked interesting when we drove past on our way home from Raleigh, so we stooped. There was live music at night (open mic) which was fantastic as well as the beer on tap. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and staff there.

  • 5/5 Krista A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cider and service! Love how they support our local community and it is even Veteran owned!

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 6 years ago on Google
    Great little brewery! Fun, casual atmosphere and the beers are top notch. I especially like the brown ale and red ale. Get a flight to sample them all!

  • 5/5 Amy H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very attentive bar tenders. Small but good selection of beer. Food trucks and beer always go together. Great place to sit and enjoy beer and relax.

  • 5/5 James B. 2 years ago on Google
    As 173rd man, I can't give this place enough stars. I've never had a bad beer and only once since they opened up have I had a bad barmaid. I love this place and will keep coming back as long as they are open.

  • 5/5 R S. 4 years ago on Google
    Small local brewery that serves their own brews. Have about 15 or so beers on tap with several styles of beer. Pretty decently sized indoor seating area with nice bar. Plenty of merchandise on sale ranging from hats, shirts, and stickers. Nice outdoor seating area with about 5-6 covered tables.

  • 5/5 David G. 5 months ago on Google โ€ข 5 reviews
    Great experience with good beer and great service. We will be back.

  • 5/5 Tony 2 years ago on Google
    Good beer selection, had a couple that I could sip on all day. Super friendly staff as well. The outside area seemed pretty large and was told they have food trucks and music. Also some other cool events on the calendar I saw included trivia and bar bingo.


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